# Drafting/CAD (Certificate of Achievement (C))

Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Drafting/Computer-Aided Design

Source: https://catalog.sbcc.edu/academic-departments/drafting-cad/drafting-cad-certificate-achievement/

### Overview

The one-year Drafting Certificate Program focuses on application of state-of-the-art Computer Assisted Design (CAD) systems and applying engineering and architectural principles, fundamentals, and methods to achieve practical results. This program offers comprehensive training for entry-level drafting positions.

### Requirements

**Certificate of Achievement Requirements**

Complete all Major Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better.  Candidates for a Certificate of Achievement are required to complete at least 20% of the major requirements through SBCC.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Major Requirements** | |  |
| **Required Core** | |  |
| DRFT 101 | Basic Drafting | 3 |
| DRFT 130 | Computer-Assisted Drafting And Design I | 5 |
| DRFT 131 | Computer-Assisted Drafting And Design II | 5 |
| **List A - Complete 15 units of Drafting electives from the following:** | | 15 |
| ↳ DRFT 120 | Architectural Drafting I |  |
| ↳ DRFT 121 | Architectural Drafting II |  |
| ↳ DRFT 124 | Architectural Rendering I |  |
| ↳ DRFT 125 | Architectural Rendering II |  |
| ↳ DRFT/EH 126 | Landscape Drafting I |  |
| ↳ DRFT/EH 127 | Landscape Drafting II |  |
| ↳ DRFT 132 | Building Information Modeling with Revit ® - I |  |
| ↳ DRFT 290 | Work Experience In Drafting 1 |  |
| ↳ DRFT 299 | Independent Study In Drafting |  |
| ↳ ENGR 105 | Engineering Graphics |  |
| ↳ MAT 136 | Introduction to 3D Animation |  |
| ↳ MAT 137 | Visual Effects for Film, Television and Gaming |  |
| ↳ MAT 138 | 3-D Character Animation |  |
| **List B - Complete 3 units of Controlled electives from the above list of Drafting Electives or from the following:** | | 3 |
| ↳ ENGR 115 | Statics And Strength Of Materials |  |
| ↳ ENGR 117 | Electronic Circuits |  |
| ↳ ENGR 117L | Electronic Circuits Laboratory |  |
| **Total Units** | | **31.00** |

1. DRFT 290 may be taken up to four times for a maximum of 4 units each time.  Students may use a maximum of 16 units of DRFT 290 to satisfy the 18 units of drafting and controlled electives required for the degree.

### Learning Outcomes

1.  Ability to prepare and understand technical drawings.
2.  Ability to use computer software to generate technical drawings.
3.  Obtain occupational knowledge and skills related to drafting.
4.  Understand methods, materials and technical skills related to design and construction.

### Recommended Sequence

Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.

How to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment.